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http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/1506/2005-06-23/Gatti-Mayweather-Final-Presser-
http://staugustine.com/stories/062505/spo_3166135.shtml
These two articles speak on the incident.
Pacquiao vs Mayweather Official Thread...May 2nd!!!
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http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/1506/2005-06-23/Gatti-Mayweather-Final-Presser-
http://staugustine.com/stories/062505/spo_3166135.shtml
These two articles speak on the incident.
I get it y'all wanna hype up the fight like crapiao has a chance at beating mayweather which is a joke that makes me laugh. I bet canelo would beat the shyt out of manny. Someone money made Light work of.I get it..you're trolling..because this and your other posts are not indicative of somebody who knows whats going on in boxing..carry on
Black_Jesus
Superstar
They are both moving backwards fukk boy...
So what if Maidana moved his head when he threw the punch, he aint really moving out the way of shyt.. He was still open for a counter left hook.. Floydie probably could've had his ass running into the turnbuckle like Hatton had he still had an ounce of power in his shots left.. He instead went for the pull counter trying to be flashy on this slow nikka and got caught...
In the manny gif he does the exact same thing against a counter puncher.. Marquez attempted to counter but Pac throws the punches so fast Marquez doesn't even have a chance to counter it and gets put on his ass...
When Maidana does it, its some chess move and hes being defensively responsible
... Yet when manny does the exact same thing, hes swinging blindly and leaving himself wide open. you're so baised its sickeningin both instances Manny and Maidana are BOTH open for a counter shot, but Marquez and Floyd fail and get chin checked
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krackdagawd
Inspire.
at you thinking I think highly of canelo
A guide to Mayweather-Pacquiao
Originally Published: January 23, 2015
By Dan Rafael | ESPN.com
Since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao made it official on Friday evening that they would at long last square off in the biggest fight in boxing in decades -- and one of the biggest fights in the more than 100-year history of the sport -- there have been so many questions about the particulars of the event.
Mayweather-Pacquiao
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
When: May 2, 9 p.m. ET/PT
TV: Showtime/HBO PPV
Only the basics have been announced: The fight will take place on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and be televised on pay-per-view produced a distributed jointly by rival networks Showtime, which has a contract with Mayweather, and HBO, which has Pacquiao under contract.
So what about the rest? I will try to answer, to the best of my knowledge, many of the numerous questions that I have been asked about the fight in the past few days.
What weight will they fight at?
The maximum weight is the welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
What titles will be a stake?
Mayweather and Pacquiao will be meeting to unify their three alphabet belts. Mayweather will be defending his WBC and WBA titles, as well as the lineal championship, while Pacquiao will be defending his WBO belt. Unofficially, the winner of the fight will be regarded as the pound-for-pound king and cement his legacy as the No. 1 fighter of the era.
What's the fight called?
No fancy title -- simply Mayweather-Pacquiao. Mayweather wanted his name first and Pacquiao had no issue with that. Mayweather also will receive the other champion's perks, meaning he will walk to the ring last and be introduced last.
What's the word on the tickets?
There has not yet been any announcement about the ticket specifics yet but one thing you can count on is that they will be very expensive, if you can even get one. The all-time gate record for a fight was set by Mayweather's 2013 blockbuster with Canelo Alvarez. It generated a little more than $20 million in tickets sales to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Organizers of Mayweather-Pacquiao are looking to scale the house to produce a gate of about $40 million from the sale of probably a little more than 16,000 tickets. The highest priced tickets are expected to have a record face value of $5,000 with the cheapest ticket being $1,000.
However, with such heavy demand for tickets from the promoters, networks and casino (who have to pay for their tickets) it is doubtful more than a few hundred, maybe 1,000 tickets will be offered for public sale. If there is a public sale no date has been announced.
Since tickets will be so scarce what about the price of the pay-per-view?
Again, no official announcement on the price but expect it to be more than the usual pay-per-view, which for a major fight is typically between $60 and $75, depending on if you buy it in standard definition or high definition. Mayweather-Pacquiao likely will carry a price tag of about $89.95 with many cable and satellite providers tacking on another $10 for HD. That means you're probably looking at about $100 for the PPV in HD.
Is there a rematch clause?
As surprising as it may seem, there is no rematch clause for either fighter. If it's a great fight and the demand is there for a rematch certainly they could make another deal for a second fight. But according to both sides there is nothing that will contractually bind them to a second fight regardless of the outcome. As an aside, I am told that this was not a major point of contention during the negotiations.
What's the word on the drug testing?
The first time Mayweather and Pacquiao tried make a deal to fight in late 2009 and early 2010 all of the deal points had been agreed to except for the method of drug testing, and the fight fell apart. Mayweather demanded that both fighters undergo random Olympic-style blood and urine testing leading up to the fight and in the post-fight. Pacquiao did not want to do it Mayweather's way. Now they are in agreement.
The United States Anti-Doping Agency, which Mayweather has used to test himself and his opponents for years, will handle the testing in conjunction with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Pacquiao has used the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, which is similar to USADA, in some recent fights but agreed to use Mayweather's preferred testing agency.
Contrary to some reports, sources with knowledge of the agreement said there is no financial penalty to either fighter -- reportedly $5 million -- in the contract in the event of a failed test.
What's the deal with the gloves?
According to sources with direct knowledge of the contract, the gloves each boxer will use are specifically spelled out in the agreement. Each will stick to the usual brand of gloves they typically use. That means Mayweather will wear Grant gloves and Pacquiao will wear Reyes. Because the fight is a welterweight bout they will each wear 8-ounce gloves, as per Nevada State Athletic Commission rules.
AP PhotoHBO blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley and Showtime boxing analyst Al Bernstein could be calling the action ringside May 2 in Las Vegas.
Since HBO and Showtime are teaming up for the pay-per-view who will call the fight?
According to multiple sources, it will be a joint effort. James Brown, best known for hosting the NFL studio show on CBS, Showtime's parent company, is slated to host the pay-per-view telecast. The fight is expected to be called by a team of blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley (HBO) and analysts Al Bernstein (Showtime) and Roy Jones Jr. (HBO). Max Kellerman (HBO) and Jim Gray (Showtime) are expected to handle the reporter/interview roles. As far as unofficial scoring of the bout, HBO's Harold Lederman and Showtime's Steve Farhood are both expected to score the fight.
Will there be a "24/7" build-up show or an "All Access"?
HBO hypes its pay-per-view fights with "24/7" documentaries while Showtime does the same with its "All Access" series. For this fight, according to sources from both networks, they will not employ either, although there will be programming in advance of the bout. The plan now is for each network to produce a documentary on its fighter to air during the lead up to the fight.
Who will be the ring announcer?
There will be two, Hall of Famers Michael Buffer and Jimmy Lennon Jr. Buffer ("Let's get ready to rumble!!!!") has been the regular HBO ring announcer for years, even though he is an independent contractor, while Lennon ("It's Showtime!!!") has been the primary Showtime ring announcer for many years. They will share duties, as they did when HBO and Showtime did their only other joint pay-per-view in 2002 for the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson heavyweight championship fight.
Buffer and Lennon are expected to handle it in a similar fashion. That means Buffer would bring Pacquiao into the ring and introduce him with Lennon doing the same for Mayweather, his network's fighter. In the event of a knockout, the network whose fighter wins would have its ring announcer proclaim the result. If it goes to a decision they would alternate reading the scorecards and decision so as not rob the world of the drama.
What's the word on the undercard?
Typically, major pay-per-view cards have four televised bouts, the main event and three undercard fights. This one will have three -- the main event and then two undercard fights. One will be determined by Top Rank, Pacquiao's promoter, and one will be determined by Mayweather Promotions, Floyd's company. The two televised bouts have not been determined, but Top Rank's Bob Arum told ESPN.com his plan is to have featherweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko make a defense in the Top Rank bout. As for non-televised fights, Top Rank will put on two additional bouts of its choice as will Mayweather Promotions, meaning seven total bouts on the card.
Will there be a cross-country promotional tour?
No. According to sources with knowledge of the contract, it stipulates that everyone involved must appear at only two press conferences. One to kick off the promotion will take place in mid-March as Pacquiao is expected to come to the United States from the Philippines around March 9. No site for that one has been set but it almost certainly will be in New York or Los Angeles. Then there will also be the standard final news conference during fight week at the MGM Grand.
How are they going to split all that money?
The Mayweather side gets 60 percent of the revenue and the Pacquiao side gets 40 percent of a fight that seems likely to gross more than $400 million.
How much will each man make?
That is not clear exactly because so much of what they will earn will come from what the pay-per-view sells. The more it sells the more they make. But ballpark you're looking at Mayweather making well in excess of $100 million and Pacquiao making a bit less.
Remember, about half of the gross revenue generated by the pay-per-view goes to the cable and satellite providers. Millions more will go to cover expenses and pay promoters, managers and HBO and Showtime.
Originally Published: January 23, 2015
By Dan Rafael | ESPN.com
Since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao made it official on Friday evening that they would at long last square off in the biggest fight in boxing in decades -- and one of the biggest fights in the more than 100-year history of the sport -- there have been so many questions about the particulars of the event.
Mayweather-Pacquiao
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
When: May 2, 9 p.m. ET/PT
TV: Showtime/HBO PPV
Only the basics have been announced: The fight will take place on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and be televised on pay-per-view produced a distributed jointly by rival networks Showtime, which has a contract with Mayweather, and HBO, which has Pacquiao under contract.
So what about the rest? I will try to answer, to the best of my knowledge, many of the numerous questions that I have been asked about the fight in the past few days.
What weight will they fight at?
The maximum weight is the welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
What titles will be a stake?
Mayweather and Pacquiao will be meeting to unify their three alphabet belts. Mayweather will be defending his WBC and WBA titles, as well as the lineal championship, while Pacquiao will be defending his WBO belt. Unofficially, the winner of the fight will be regarded as the pound-for-pound king and cement his legacy as the No. 1 fighter of the era.
What's the fight called?
No fancy title -- simply Mayweather-Pacquiao. Mayweather wanted his name first and Pacquiao had no issue with that. Mayweather also will receive the other champion's perks, meaning he will walk to the ring last and be introduced last.
What's the word on the tickets?
There has not yet been any announcement about the ticket specifics yet but one thing you can count on is that they will be very expensive, if you can even get one. The all-time gate record for a fight was set by Mayweather's 2013 blockbuster with Canelo Alvarez. It generated a little more than $20 million in tickets sales to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Organizers of Mayweather-Pacquiao are looking to scale the house to produce a gate of about $40 million from the sale of probably a little more than 16,000 tickets. The highest priced tickets are expected to have a record face value of $5,000 with the cheapest ticket being $1,000.
However, with such heavy demand for tickets from the promoters, networks and casino (who have to pay for their tickets) it is doubtful more than a few hundred, maybe 1,000 tickets will be offered for public sale. If there is a public sale no date has been announced.
Since tickets will be so scarce what about the price of the pay-per-view?
Again, no official announcement on the price but expect it to be more than the usual pay-per-view, which for a major fight is typically between $60 and $75, depending on if you buy it in standard definition or high definition. Mayweather-Pacquiao likely will carry a price tag of about $89.95 with many cable and satellite providers tacking on another $10 for HD. That means you're probably looking at about $100 for the PPV in HD.
Is there a rematch clause?
As surprising as it may seem, there is no rematch clause for either fighter. If it's a great fight and the demand is there for a rematch certainly they could make another deal for a second fight. But according to both sides there is nothing that will contractually bind them to a second fight regardless of the outcome. As an aside, I am told that this was not a major point of contention during the negotiations.
What's the word on the drug testing?
The first time Mayweather and Pacquiao tried make a deal to fight in late 2009 and early 2010 all of the deal points had been agreed to except for the method of drug testing, and the fight fell apart. Mayweather demanded that both fighters undergo random Olympic-style blood and urine testing leading up to the fight and in the post-fight. Pacquiao did not want to do it Mayweather's way. Now they are in agreement.
The United States Anti-Doping Agency, which Mayweather has used to test himself and his opponents for years, will handle the testing in conjunction with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Pacquiao has used the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, which is similar to USADA, in some recent fights but agreed to use Mayweather's preferred testing agency.
Contrary to some reports, sources with knowledge of the agreement said there is no financial penalty to either fighter -- reportedly $5 million -- in the contract in the event of a failed test.
What's the deal with the gloves?
According to sources with direct knowledge of the contract, the gloves each boxer will use are specifically spelled out in the agreement. Each will stick to the usual brand of gloves they typically use. That means Mayweather will wear Grant gloves and Pacquiao will wear Reyes. Because the fight is a welterweight bout they will each wear 8-ounce gloves, as per Nevada State Athletic Commission rules.
AP PhotoHBO blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley and Showtime boxing analyst Al Bernstein could be calling the action ringside May 2 in Las Vegas.
Since HBO and Showtime are teaming up for the pay-per-view who will call the fight?
According to multiple sources, it will be a joint effort. James Brown, best known for hosting the NFL studio show on CBS, Showtime's parent company, is slated to host the pay-per-view telecast. The fight is expected to be called by a team of blow-by-blow announcer Jim Lampley (HBO) and analysts Al Bernstein (Showtime) and Roy Jones Jr. (HBO). Max Kellerman (HBO) and Jim Gray (Showtime) are expected to handle the reporter/interview roles. As far as unofficial scoring of the bout, HBO's Harold Lederman and Showtime's Steve Farhood are both expected to score the fight.
Will there be a "24/7" build-up show or an "All Access"?
HBO hypes its pay-per-view fights with "24/7" documentaries while Showtime does the same with its "All Access" series. For this fight, according to sources from both networks, they will not employ either, although there will be programming in advance of the bout. The plan now is for each network to produce a documentary on its fighter to air during the lead up to the fight.
Who will be the ring announcer?
There will be two, Hall of Famers Michael Buffer and Jimmy Lennon Jr. Buffer ("Let's get ready to rumble!!!!") has been the regular HBO ring announcer for years, even though he is an independent contractor, while Lennon ("It's Showtime!!!") has been the primary Showtime ring announcer for many years. They will share duties, as they did when HBO and Showtime did their only other joint pay-per-view in 2002 for the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson heavyweight championship fight.
Buffer and Lennon are expected to handle it in a similar fashion. That means Buffer would bring Pacquiao into the ring and introduce him with Lennon doing the same for Mayweather, his network's fighter. In the event of a knockout, the network whose fighter wins would have its ring announcer proclaim the result. If it goes to a decision they would alternate reading the scorecards and decision so as not rob the world of the drama.
What's the word on the undercard?
Typically, major pay-per-view cards have four televised bouts, the main event and three undercard fights. This one will have three -- the main event and then two undercard fights. One will be determined by Top Rank, Pacquiao's promoter, and one will be determined by Mayweather Promotions, Floyd's company. The two televised bouts have not been determined, but Top Rank's Bob Arum told ESPN.com his plan is to have featherweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko make a defense in the Top Rank bout. As for non-televised fights, Top Rank will put on two additional bouts of its choice as will Mayweather Promotions, meaning seven total bouts on the card.
Will there be a cross-country promotional tour?
No. According to sources with knowledge of the contract, it stipulates that everyone involved must appear at only two press conferences. One to kick off the promotion will take place in mid-March as Pacquiao is expected to come to the United States from the Philippines around March 9. No site for that one has been set but it almost certainly will be in New York or Los Angeles. Then there will also be the standard final news conference during fight week at the MGM Grand.
How are they going to split all that money?
The Mayweather side gets 60 percent of the revenue and the Pacquiao side gets 40 percent of a fight that seems likely to gross more than $400 million.
How much will each man make?
That is not clear exactly because so much of what they will earn will come from what the pay-per-view sells. The more it sells the more they make. But ballpark you're looking at Mayweather making well in excess of $100 million and Pacquiao making a bit less.
Remember, about half of the gross revenue generated by the pay-per-view goes to the cable and satellite providers. Millions more will go to cover expenses and pay promoters, managers and HBO and Showtime.
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At you thinking manny will be competitive against money
Dude bout to get exposed
krackdagawd
Inspire.
nikka we made it
At you thinking manny will be competitive against money
Dude bout to get exposed
Go argue about triangle chokes or something nikka
Jim Lampley will reportedly call Mayweather-Pacquiao against Mayweather’s wishes
Posted by Ken Fang on Feb 23, 2015 15:01 ShareTweet(23)
The long awaited fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio is finally etched in stone, but as far as the details of the television production, that has yet to be officially announced. However, some details have leaked out and it appears that the fight will be a combined HBO and Showtime production. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix reports that this will mark the first time since 2002 that the two networks will have produced a fight together.
Thirteen years ago, HBO and Showtime co-produced the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson heavyweight fight. And they’re coming together again on Mayweather-Pacquaio on May 2 in Las Vegas.
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Mannix reports like the Lewis-Tyson fight, the announcers for the pay per view telecast will be a combined HBO-Showtime crew. HBO’s Jim Lampley, who will be joined by Showtime’s Al Bernstein and HBO’s Roy Jones. Lampley has been critical of Mayweather in the past and the boxer evidently tried to keep the announcer from calling the fight, but as Mannix reports, HBO insisted on having him there.
According to sources, the broadcast team for the fight will be Jim Lampley, Al Bernstein and Roy Jones, with Max Kellerman and Jim Gray reporting from the locker rooms. Lampley, the face of HBO Boxing who has been critical of Mayweather in recent years, was a point of contention for Mayweather’s team during the negotiations.
Ultimately, HBO prevailed and Lampley, the best boxing play by play man of this generation, was assigned the blow-by-blow duties.
In addition, HBO’s Max Kellerman and Showtime’s Jim Gray will be stationed in each respective boxer’s locker room before and after the fight. Showtime’s James Brown and Paulie Malignaggi will be the hosts of the pre-fight activities.
Mannix reports that it was CBS’s top executive who helped to broker the agreement between the Mayweather and Pacquaio camps.
Negotiations—at least the third in the last six years—were brokered by Les Moonves, the CEO of CBS, the parent company of Showtime, which has Mayweather under an exclusive contract. The principles, which included Moonves, Top Rank’s Bob Arum and Mayweather advisor Al Haymon, conducted detailed discussions over the last few months to finalize a fight that is estimated to be worth north of $250 million.
Mayweather has been with Showtime since signing a six-fight deal in 2013. Pacquaio signed a two-year extension to remain on HBO last year.
HBO Sports President Ken Hershman said the joint production for Lennox-Tyson helped the two networks come together again for Mayweather-Pacquaio:
“The Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis joint pay-per-view fight was a great roadmap for this fight. It showed that this can be done successfully. There’s a lot of mechanics that go into this when two networks are working together, and those mechanics carry forward in terms of how things operate behind the scenes”
Expect shoulder programming such as HBO 24/7 or Showtime All Access to be produced to help promote the fight. In addition, additional showings on CNN and CBS/CBS Sports Network could be in the works. Boxing fans have been waiting a long time for a Mayweather-Pacquaio fight and finally have their chance to watch the pugilists in action come May 2nd.
[Sports Illustrated]
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@krackdagawd Paulie, somehow...someway, has found a spot on the PPV and I FULLY expect him to use his time slot to hate on Pacquiao
krackdagawd
Inspire.
If we thought Lampley was bad during the GGG fight on Sat 
He's been holding back 7 years worth of stanning for this fight
He's been holding back 7 years worth of stanning for this fight
If we thought Lampley was bad during the GGG fight on Sat
He's been holding back 7 years worth of stanning for this fight
*Jim Lampley Voice* Try and stop it BANG! BANG! Here I come. BANG! You wanna throw sometime? BANG! You wanna throw back? BANG!
yeah i dont want to hear lampley on this fightIf we thought Lampley was bad during the GGG fight on Sat
He's been holding back 7 years worth of stanning for this fight
hes going to ruin it with clear pac bias and saltyness towards floyd
rare time where i will choose to listen to my uk commentators
#SOG_soldier
New York knicks and phoenix suns stan
i thought i was tripping. Im sitting here watching Murray land COMBOS and this nikka Jim aint saying shyt about it .If we thought Lampley was bad during the GGG fight on Sat
He's been holding back 7 years worth of stanning for this fight
But BIG GEROGE is the WOAT commentator. Nikka still salty the old slick c00n put paws on TITO
Clapsteel O'Neal
put a red dot on your head like a hindu
He did that?fukkery
We need Floyd back in full heel mode
I'm talking about some eating pasta and drinking sode while Gatti was killing himself to make weight shyt
fuccin a$$hole lol
krackdagawd
Inspire.
He did that?
Top 5 heel boxer move imo, Gatti was furious but I doubt he even had the energy to do something about it.
"Pretty Boy" Floyd
Hopefully Floyd brings pretty boy back for this buildup